Katrina Robinson charged with theft, embezzlement
State Sen. Katrina Robinson has been charged with theft and embezzlement and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant.
Judge McCalla rules against reopening bars
Bars will remain closed for now, Judge Jon P. McCalla rules in his order denying their request to reopen after being closed by the Health Department in early July.
Independent restaurants ask Health Department for same-day employee testing
Small restaurants say they want their voices heard by the Shelby County Health Department when it comes to decisions that affect their business; send letter to director, Alisa Haushalter.
Grizzlies preview: Eight things we want to see as the real games resume
Will Ja Morant find a new level of stardom? Will Jaren Jackson Jr. break out or foul out? Those questions and others linger as the Grizzlies resume the season.
New Shelby County COVID-19 cases increased by 96% in July
From July 15 to Wednesday, Shelby County averaged 375 new cases a day, 2,463 test results a day yielding a 15.2% positivity rate.
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones to miss beginning of NBA restart
Ja Morant is the only other true point guard available on the Grizzlies roster.
St. Jude Marathon going virtual; Shadyac optimistic
Three racing options will be available for runners over four months before and on the 2020 race day, Dec. 5.
Contrast in fortunes as Koepka, Simpson ready for WGC-St. Jude
Defending champ Brooks Koepka still bothered by injury, while runner-up Webb Simpson is flying high.
Vandals target homes of county officials
Authorities are investigating after, police say, vandals targeted the homes of Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and County Commissioners Mark Billingsley and Amber Mills Tuesday, July 28.
Number of patients hospitalized for coronavirus increases
Of the 393 patients in regional ICUs, 127 are COVID-positive and 14 are under investigation for the virus, meaning that about 36% are either COVID-positive or under investigation for the virus. And 47 ICU beds are available.
Calkins: We’re shutting down high schools but not high school football? Shame on us
Of all the shameful decisions made by all our feckless leaders during this pandemic, you will have a hard time finding any more disgraceful than the decision by Gov. Bill Lee to allow high schools to resume playing football.
Opinion: I never kneel when Old Glory goes by
I respect the views of the kneelers. They have the right to kneel in protest before Old Glory. Millions of American military personnel have bled and died so that they would have those rights. If the kneelers would find another way to protest, I might join them.
Bartlett passes ordinance to lower development bond requirements
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
Metro
The Early Word: County commissioner goes to jail, and Halbert left a backlog
MSCS takes away student laptops, a French restaurant is coming to Collierville and Mark Wahlberg was here.
Metro The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Shelby County County commissioner jailed same day as first commission meeting
Shelby County Wanda Halbert leaves behind car title backlog, new clerk says
North Mississippi DeSoto deputies face civil trial date for 2024 shooting
Business
Local company buys Sycamore View Plaza
A local private investment company bought Sycamore View Plaza, a retail center on Summer Avenue for over $3 million.
Movers and Shakers Movers & Shakers: Memphis firm earns industry honor from Urban Land Institute
Premium Real Estate Inked: Nashville medical company buys second local property
Premium Health Care Chili’s partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center
Premium Transportation & Logistics Trucking, transportation and warehouse hires are accelerating, driving up numbers in Memphis
Sports
Alcorn-UAPB to meet for second consecutive Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State (1-1) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-1) meet in the 37th Classic at 6 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: Whitehaven, Germantown clash in region opener
High School Sports High school football statistical leaders
Premium Sports Redbirds Recap: Levenson hits fourth homer in eight games as Memphis drops game two
Premium Reviews New Eats: Tiger football value meals
Food
$15 Deal: Ciao Bella’s capellini Toscana
Roma tomatoes and roasted red peppers balance out a melange of briny artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and capers.
Premium Collierville French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
Suburbs
French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
Premium Arlington Arlington raises solid waste rate, eyes wastewater treatment facility expansion
Arts & Culture
Metal Museum forges future with grand opening in Overton Park
The museum welcomed visitors Saturday to its new home in the former Memphis College of Art. The doors will officially open Sept. 11.
Premium Arts & Culture There’s nothing cookie-cutter about ‘living museums’ in Central Gardens
Opinion
Sanford: Despite numbers favoring GOP, those seeking elected office should debate
Unlike other Republican candidates, 5th District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher’s campaign has said he’s willing to debate Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the district’s Democratic nominee.
Guest Columnists Opinion: Calling partisanship racism doesn’t make it so
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Shooting black bears, bees and birds of prey
Earlier this summer, pictures of black bears in Tennessee sparked a flurry of responses on social media.
Sound Bites Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Southwind holds off Lausanne
This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Lausanne offensive lineman Roman Laster (58) and Southwind’s defensive lineman Gerrard Kaufman (12) as they battle on the gridiron and was taken by Greg Campbell.